May 18 / 14.30 Navan

14.30

Good To Yielding

Navan Racecourse Maiden

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Navan Racecourse Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.80
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2668-0

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had good early season 2yo form and later not beaten far in a stakes race which led to a significant rise in his rating; dropped away tamely on Cork return (heavy) although that seemed to be bad to be true; whether he is worthy of his mark must be open to question all the same.
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9th

11

(10)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sturlasson

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Ryan

Did well for new yard last autumn, winning three times (5f, AW/good to soft), and he returned to form when second of six at Bath (5f, good) recently; however, he may prove vulnerable in this hotter contest.

14/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Sturlasson

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John Ryan

In good form in the second half of 2025, winning three 5f handicaps (Tapeta twice and good to soft); last month's return to action at Newmarket should have sharpened him up but ground this lively will be a first.

12/1

5th

4

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Sturlasson

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Ryan

Below best in Ireland in the first half of 2025 but in good heart for this trainer in the autumn, winning three over 5f on AW and turf; has inevitably gone back up the weights but he ran an excellent second, despite some interference, when runner-up in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in 2024 off this mark and that was strong 5f form; respected.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Slade Power; dam 5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to winners Between Hills (6f 2yo) and Cuppacoffee (5f-7.5f including 2yo); yard have done very well with this family but jockey bookings would suggest he's second string.
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1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Desert Power

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in three maidens as a 3yo including over C&D (gd-fm); kept on in a handicap over 5f here on latest for a 5l sixth of 18 off 71; return to 6f a plus but more needed back in maiden company.

9/1

1

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Desert Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in sprint maidens at this venue at Cork at three; never counted on handicap debut at the Curragh in July when returning from a year off; better in a maiden at the same venue last time; has a bit to find with Cecco on that running; first time with tongue-tie.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Desert Power

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed on all three starts at three, showing better form in two 5f Navan maidens; never counted after slow start on handicap debut here last month (5f) on returning from year's absence.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 943-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in 6f AW maidens and only beaten around a length latest; long time off.
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1st

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Abiding Star

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

Took a slight step forward on two previous runs this season when a 3.25l sixth of 11 off 51 in a 5f Down Royal handicap on latest; needs much more back in maiden company.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Abiding Star

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

13-race maiden; has shown very little in two 6f runs this season; first time with cheekpieces; questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 7227-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six times placed from nine starts and another solid run on reappearance when close third over C&D (Verified fifth); should be thereabouts.
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4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Sole win last season came over C&D (soft) on this card last year; three creditable runs off revised mark subsequently before form tailed off in the Autumn; dropped 2lb, handles heavy ground and dangerous to dismiss for yard that had a winner at Cheltenham this week.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Has shown good form over this trip (and the extended 6f) at this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; down in grade again after contesting a premier handicap here a month ago.

6/1

20/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 200-1 for debut in hot Curragh maiden over 6f, not shamed in mid-field but beaten 16l.
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7th

7

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Somptueuse

9st 3lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Ran okay on second start but mark of 54 leaves her with loads to find; blinkers.

33/1

14th

16

(16)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Somptueuse

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Signs of ability when fifth of 17 over 5f at Navan in May; refused to load later that month and not seen since.

50/1

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Buratino filly whose dam was runner-up over 5f as 2yo (RPR 74), half-sister to multiple 5f winners Glamorous Rocket and Glamorous Force, out of 5f Group 3 winning half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Just Glamorous; probably the main hope for the yard with Coen up but Lynam newcomers don't often win.
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6th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Glamorous Doll

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9/1

6th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Glamorous Doll

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear, headway from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

9/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in first two starts (7f/1m); one for handicaps.
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7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

17th

15

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Cluskey

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

14/1

12

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lismacbryan

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Won off 11lb higher at the Curragh a year ago; solid second at Naas in August but beaten favourite twice since; blinkers go on now; possibilities if they perk her up and she takes to this surface.

14/1

Form: 35-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable runs in AW maidens during the winter; drops back a furlong with hood fitted.
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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

16/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on AW debut over 7f in November; gelded since and now tried in a hood.
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3

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Ended 2024 by winning the corresponding race off 5lb lower; returned from 170 days off to win another C&D handicap in April (off this mark); not at his best in a Class 5 here two weeks ago but he was caught wide and shouldn't have that issue from stall 4; one to consider.

9/2

10

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Grace Harris

Handy sort who has been running well on turf lately including when second of five at Chepstow (6f, good) last time; looks interesting now returned here with his record over C&D reading 113; high on list.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Saffredi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Grace Harris

Largely consistent since returning from break with 6f AW win in April, and lost out only by two necks when third in slightly better race than this at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month; below that form when favourite over C&D soon afterwards but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Raven's Pass newcomer; dam French 1m1f winner, out of Group-placed 1m3f/1m4f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Montmartre, is granddaughter of 1m7f Group 3 winner.
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17th

8

(20)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Pass To Paris

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Not shamed in maidens; made the running over nearly 6f at Sligo; weakened out of it and this trip should help.

33/1

10th

4

(13)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

19:02 Sligo

Pass To Paris

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

took keen hold, soon led

8/1

6th

8

(17)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Fairyhouse

Pass To Paris

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Has made little impact in a pair of sprint maidens at Naas; not a strong contender.

33/1

Form: 0-437

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Couple of fair AW runs but dropped away tamely at Sligo on turf debut; hood discarded.
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7th

13

(9)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

19:30 Fairyhouse

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two fair runs at Dundalk but backward steps since switched to turf and more new headgear is tried.

20/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders towards near side, outpaced and lost position halfway, no extra from over 1f out

14/1

12th

17

(11)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:30 Navan

Oh So Bright

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Couple of fair AW runs but dropped away tamely at Sligo on turf debut; hood discarded.

14/1

13th
7 (15)
Sierra De Gredos

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made 22,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Broad Street (9.4f/1m2f; RPR 109), Marbling (7f inc AW/Group 3; 101) and Brogue (1m2f/1m5f; 93); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (96) out of French Oaks winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner; anything but a sprinting pedigree.
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7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Three solid runs on recent visits here and had some of these behind when never far away over 7f 19 days ago; won't mind returning to 1m and looks sure to be involved.

4/1

2nd

4

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sierra De Gredos

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Has notched up three wins between 7f-8f including over the longer trip here last month; just denied a week later back here; looks a player up 3lb if holding his form.

4/1

Form: 80

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for longer trips and well held first two starts.
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13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

13th

1

(7)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Poor form in six runs so far including back on AW earlier this month; cheekpieces on.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Dundalk (AW)

Behomebyhalfpast

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

In good hands but has shown next to nothing so far; impossible to make a case for her.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Filly was 150,000GBP yearling but only made 2,000gns after being unraced at two; headgear.
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6

(3)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 2f out, short of room then stumbled and unseated over 1f out

7/1

1st

1

(9)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

13/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Crystal Luna

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent

10/1

200/1

Form: 00

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back in two AW maidens; makes no appeal.
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 090/

Last run: 666 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in three starts in 2022 and not seen since; new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Nelliestar

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

0-10 and yet to run to a higher RPR than 28; impossible to make a case for.

66/1

11th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nelliestar

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

Has beaten precious few rivals in nine starts; put a line through her.

100/1

Form: 66-857

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Around 4l off Back Down Under in C&D maiden; no luck in ruuning in Naas premier handicap four days later when far from shamed over 6f; drop back to 5f probably not a positive.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €227.00
Straight Forecast €174.92
Trifecta €1380.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Back Down Under

The Irish Sun:

Abiding Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Back Down Under

POSTDATA:

Back Down Under